• The Importance of Battery Testers Fluke Pro Tips

    Fluke Pro, Jason Axelson explains why early identification of battery failure helps keep your assets as well as your company up and running.

    Use a battery tester to measure voltage, internal resistance, and strap resistance to find indications of early-stage battery failure or installation problems.

    Key measurements – Internal battery resistance, dc and ac voltage, dc and ac current, ripple voltage, frequency, and temperature.

    Sequence measurement mode – Automatic or manual sequence testing of battery strings with automatic measurement storage including voltage, resistance, and temperature (with BTL21 intelligent test probe), eliminating the need to press a button each time measurement needs to be saved.

    Comprehensive logging – All measured values are automatically captured during testing and can be reviewed on the instrument before downloading for on-the-go analysis.

    Learn more about the Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyzer: https://comtest.co.za/Products-Paid/Product-Details-Paid/fluke-500-series-battery-analyzer
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  • Why do I need an insulation tester | Comtest Fluke Pro Tips

    Shaun from Fluke educates us why an insulation tester is a crucial tool to have. He elaborates on the benefits yield by the insulation meter.

    Check out our insulation testers and see what they do: https://comtest.co.za/Online-Store/Ca...
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    Why do you need an insulation tester?
    The insulation tester is designed to check the integrity of conductors wires or check the insulation value of motor/compressor windings. We check if there is a breakdown in there that might cause malfunctioning. Insulation tester is helpful for a preventive maintenance plan (PMP) it allows you to do a streamlined test and baseline test.
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  • Using the Fluke T6-1000 PRO Electrical Tester to Safely See Voltage and Current.

    The Fluke T6-1000 Electrical Tester with FieldSense™ technology lets you quickly, safely take True rms voltage and current measurements without test leads.

    https://comtest.co.za/Products-Paid/Product-Details-Paid/fluke-t6-1000-pro
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  • Find Inclination of a Panel with the Fluke Solar Irradiance Meter

    The Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter has a built-in inclination sensor that lets you know the roof or solar panel tilt when surveying, installing or adjusting the installation.

    + Simply place the Irradiance Meter directly onto the solar panel to get accurate tilt.

    + For surfaces of rooftops with inclinations different than 0°, place the meter on the ground and push the ZERO button for 2 seconds to reset the angle.

    + Then, measure the true inclination of the solar panel.

    Get 4 critical photovoltaic measurements in one easy-to-use tool when surveying, installing or adjusting your solar installation. Visit Fluke.com to find out more.

    Learn more about the Fluke IRR1-SOL Irradiance Meter: https://comtest.co.za/Products-Paid/Product-Details-Paid/fluke-flk-irr1-sol
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  • Fluke 393 FC 1500 V Clamp Meter | Why This Tool Matters To Solar

    The world’s only CAT III 1500 V current clamp.
    The Fluke 393FC CAT III 1500 V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex is designed for technicians who work in dc environments up to 1500 V: solar arrays, wind power, electric railways, data centres battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies. The Fluke 393FC clamp will measure up to 1500Vdc, 1000Vac, and up to 999.9Adc or ac through the clamp jaw. The iFlex flexible current probe extended ac current measurements up to 2500 amps and can be twisted through extremely small spaces and provide accurate current measurements.. The Fluke 393FC has a thin jaw, giving you access to cables in crowded combiner boxes. The test leads are designed with your work in mind, and are rated to CAT III 1500V.
    Other key functions:
    • IP54 rated, ideal for work outdoors on solar arrays and wind power systems
    • DC power measurement, showing readings in kVA
    • Audio Polarity indicator helps prevent accidental miswires
    • Visual Continuity turns provide a bright green light in the display, ideal when working in dark and noisy environments
    • Logging and reporting of test results via Fluke Connect software

    Discover the Fluke 373FC: https://bit.ly/3vnOzXj
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  • Fluke 1770 Series Three-Phase Power Quality Analysers | First Look

    Fluke 1770 Series Three-Phase Power Quality Analysers eliminate the complexities of power quality logging, troubleshooting, and analysis. Engineered to be the faster, easier way to perform power quality studies, the Fluke 1770 Series offers automatic measurements, a straightforward user interface and setup, best-in-class specifications, and a simplified reporting platform. The Fluke 1770 series can also be powered directly from the measurement circuit, eliminating the need to find a power outlet or use a lengthy extension cord. With the Fluke 1770 Series you’ll never miss a critical power quality event—from fast transients up to 8 kV, harmonics up to 30 kHz, dips and swells, as well as the voltage, current, and power measurements that enable you to characterise your electrical system.
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  • Fluke 393 FC 1500 V Clamp Meter | Features And Functions

    The world’s only CAT III 1500 V current clamp, Fluke 393FC with iFlex is designed for technicians who work in dc environments up to 1500V.

    The Fluke 393 FC features:
    - IP54 rating for dust and water makes it ideal for work outdoors on solar arrays and wind power systems.
    - DC power measurement, showing readings in kVA.
    - Audio and Visual Polarity to ensure photovoltaic panels are properly - installed with the help of an audio beep and a light to indicate correct polarity.
    - Visual Continuity provides a bright green indicator light in the display for working in dark and noisy environments.
    - Logging, sharing and reporting of test results via Fluke Connect software.
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  • Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyser

    The Fluke 500 Series Battery Analyser is the ideal test tool for maintenance, troubleshooting and performance testing of individual stationary batteries and battery banks used in critical battery backup applications.

    Some key features of the Fluke 500 Series include:
    • Battery Voltage – During the internal resistance test, Fluke Battery Analysers also measure the voltage of the battery under test
    • Discharge Volts – The Discharge mode collects the voltage of each battery multiple times at a user-defined interval during a discharge or load test. Users can calculate the time a battery takes to drop to the cut-off voltage and use this time to determine the capacity loss of the battery
    • Ripple Voltage Test – Measures unwanted residual ac component of the rectified voltage in dc charging and inverter circuits. Allows users to test ac components in dc charging circuits and find one of the root causes of battery deterioration
    • Meter and Sequence Modes – The Meter mode is used for quick tests or troubleshooting. In this mode, you can save and read the readings in a measurement or time sequence. The Sequence mode is for maintenance tasks with multiple power systems and battery strings. Before a task starts, users can configure a profile for the task for data management and report generation
    •Threshold and Warning – Users can configure a maximum of 10 sets of thresholds and receive a Pass/ Warning/ Fail indication after each measurement.
    • Intercell Strap Resistance Test and Data Management – Measures the resistance of the intercell connection between batteries in a string. Once the measurements are completed Fluke Battery Management Software version 1.0.69 can now report the strap resistance for a battery string or historical data over time and much more.
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  • World Metrology Day 2022 | Metrology in the Digital Era

    Since May 20, 1875, when representatives of 17 nations signed the Metre Convention, the world has agreed upon one, uniform measurement system–celebrated through World Metrology Day. Over the years this system has been adjusted and adapted to changes in technology. Throughout the first three industrial revolutions, metrologists have been able to be more and more precise with their measurements which helps technology continue to advance. The digital era, or the fourth industrial revolution, is no different. Metrology plays a huge role in IoT, technology, and digitization.

    Fluke Chief Corporate Metrologist Jeff Gust, Metrologist Nicholas Mason, and Software Metrologist Michael Brown explain how metrology is playing a huge role in the digital era and will continue to help advance technology in all industries.

    Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LoqExh
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  • Fluke ii910 | An easy way to detect locate and analyse partial discharge in one

    The Fluke ii910 Precision Acoustic Imager has been engineered to locate Partial Discharge, Corona Discharge as well as gas and vacuum leaks.

    Discover the Fluke ii910: https://bit.ly/3tiVj8D
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    The invisible threat….now you can see
    Partial Discharge is a very serious issue that you are scanning for every day. Whether you are scanning insulators, transformers, switch gears or high-voltage powerlines you need to be sure that you spot a problem quickly and early. Partial discharge that goes unchecked can cause blackouts, fires, explosions, or death from arc flashes. In addition to the danger that this can pose to the environment and human lives it also has a very steep price tag. Having equipment go down can cost millions of dollars per hour of downtime, and studies have shown that a single data centre outage could cost $8,851 per minute. On top of this, the Department of Energy estimated that outages are costing the US economy $150 billion annually.
    Key areas to scan for PD
    • Insulators
    • Transformers
    • High voltage powerlines
    • Switch gears
    • Arrestors
    • Busbars
    • High voltage coils
    • Breakers
    • Capacitors

    Do it fast, Do it safe
    The ii910 is the all-in-one tool you have been looking for when it comes to all of your leak and PD issues. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Quickly scan the area or environment and get all the pictures/videos you need with the simple one-button capture and large 7” touchscreen LCD. No additional tools or equipment are needed. Without cumbersome secondary cables or devices needed, you have full mobility and greater flexibility to swap between detecting of the leak/PD and fixing the leak/PD.
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  • Spectrum analyser demo on the MDO-2000E

    MDO-2000E series is equipped with a dual channel 25 MHz arbitrary waveform generator.
    We could utilize arbitrary waveform generator to output waveforms and conduct frequency domain analysis by the built-in spectrum analyzer.
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